A hexanuclear manganese(ii) complex: synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity toward organic sulfide oxidation†
Abstract
Herein we report on the synthesis and characterization of a hexanuclear [MnII6] wheel-like assembly with naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate and 1,10-phenanthroline as ligands. Overall antiferromagnetic behavior of the magnetic properties is observed. The complex acts as a catalyst toward organic sulfide oxidation in the presence of H2O2 with good selectivity (98–100%).